Joy C. Reese-Brian Graham

Joy is survived by her husband of 57 years, Frank “Pancho” Graham; her children, Kay (Jim) Jacob of Bishop, Texas, Frank (Loy) Graham, Jr. of Bartlett, Texas, Eve (Dave) Weber, of Okinawa, Japan; four grandsons, five granddaughters, eight great-grandsons, and four great-granddaughters. She is also survived by her brother, Mike (Suzy) Brian of Medford, Oregon; her sister, JoBetsy (Ed) Kinser of Warner Robbins, Georgia; her brother, Pat Brian of Austin, Texas; her brother, Don (Peggy) Reese of Norman, Oklahoma; her sister, Janis Rich of Lawton, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews.

Joy taught school in Brooks and Jim Hogg County Schools for 28 years. She enjoyed being a rancher’s wife for 57 years. She sewed, cooked, rode horses, worked cattle, played and taught accordion, and loved her cats and dogs.

She was a member of several clubs, including Kleberg/Kenedy Extension Education Association, and served as secretary for the last 10 years. She loved her friends and community service.

The family would like to thank Carmen Rios for her care, love and support during the entire time of her illness. Also, thanks to Frances Tamarez, Angel Bright Hospice Care (Rosalind); and Saldivar Home Health (Delia and Gracie).

Visitation will be at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary on Thursday, November 18, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 8:00 PM; with family receiving friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A funeral service will be held at Turcotte-Piper Mortuary on Friday, November 19, 2010 at 1:00 PM, and will be officiated by Rev. Sheldon Johnson. Burial will follow at Chamberlain Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Kingsville Animal Rescue of Kleberg (ARK), Susan Smith, Treasurer, 225 E. Henrietta, Kingsville, Texas 78363.